The Ripon School of Woodcarving
Holy Trinity Church, Low Lane, Wensley, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4HX
The Ripon School of Woodcarving at Holy Trinity, Wensley
An exceptional survival from Tudor England, the woodwork at Holy Trinity, Wensley, is some of the most spectacular work in ‘The Ripon School’ style. Inspiring the forgeries of Gothic architect-antiquary George Shaw of Uppermill, West Yorkshire, this talk by Dr Peter N. Lindfield of Cardiff University unpacks the priceless Tudor-Gothic woodwork at Holy Trinity.
This talk is part of a wider pilot project funded by The British Academy exploring and charting the architecture and forgeries of this largely forgotten, but nefariously enthusiastic architect. Dr Lindfield’s recent book transcribing Shaw’s correspondence and diaries, The Intimacies of George Shaw (1810–76), was recently published by The Chatham’s Society and will be available on the day.
Timings & Tours
- Wednesday 17 September:
- 17:00
Location & directions
Holy Trinity Church, Low Lane, Wensley, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4HX
- Directions:
- The church sits in the small village of Wensley just outside Leyburn. Parking is limited, on street parking only.
- Contact on day:
- Mr Mark Sproat
- Telephone number:
- +447392087023
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Please note this venue is a historic church and will therefore pose accessibility issues. There is no specific parking provided and the location sits on a busy village road
Additional information
Drink and canapes will be served on arrival and after the talk when Prof Linfield and assembled volunteers will be around to answer questions, discuss the subject, the church and the work of Churches Conservation Trust (CCT)
- Max no of people per tour:
- 40
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
